Ipsiain Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Firstly,Ā I know this topic is a bad idea, and im not really sure what there is to gain from discussing it,Ā but here goes. Are any of you willing to admit toĀ takingĀ your wheel out for a spin after having a few beers/lines of coke?Ā Legally speaking, in the U.K. if you ride a bicycle on the road under influence you can be hit with a year longĀ driving ban as if you were driving a car. So iād imagine the punishment for riding your wheel whilst being drunk would be the same... Not smart or clever, but the temptation will be there for some.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rywokast Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 how unbelievably irresponsible.. if you want to put around on your own private property thats up to you.. riding ANYTHING in public while intoxicated in any way is extremely poor judgement.. as it is EUC riding is on thin ice as far as the law goes.. how do you think that kind of behavior would reflect.. ill be clear i couldnt care less what anyone does legal or not as long as its not hurting anyone else on their own property, but in public thats a definite no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 One of the worst things I can imagine seeing in the local paper (in regards to EUCs) is that some drunk idiot hurt themself or someone else riding drunkĀ That would screw ever single one of us, especially in places like nanny-state Canada. I don't drink myself, but I can't see how anyone could ride buzzed in public (putting others at risk) in this day & age where a DUI is akin to murder in many places. Stick to the driveway or backyard. EUC + booze/coke = good idea or bad idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyboyEUC Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I purchased my first wheel from a guy that rode home from a party while intoxicated. He fell due to his lack of balance and got pretty injured. No protective equipment was worn. I'm against all forms of intoxication in general. But for the amount of coordination required to ride an EUC, one should be 100% sober. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Never with beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelwood Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 The general opinion is obviously clear, as the forum is filled with sensible and smart people. Physically one of the first things to be affected in a personĀ by alcohol is balance. Needless to ponder further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 While I completely agree with all of the comments above... If your choice was getting on an EUC or getting into a car, I think the EUC might be the better option. Having said that, getting into a taxi / Uber is an even better option!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipsiain Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 I think we can all agree its a bad idea and that part wasnāt really up for discussion. I wasnāt meaning to debate the premeditated use ofĀ your wheel as a form of transport to get from A to B while your wasted. It was more of question of has anyone taken their wheel out for a spin while having a buzz? As shameful and reckless asĀ that may be, who can admit to it and shame themselves?Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gena Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Ā I wouldn't make any judgement on any body's hobby or drug use. To each his own.Ā I have used my wheel maybe 10 times after drinking quite heavily, for longish rides ( minimum half an hour). In most cases I fellĀ unexpectedly, at slow speed, on well known paths, once or twice I was not wearing any protection. So for me, alcohol + wheel = catastrophe š I can't, comment on coke etc.. Smoking weed hasn't been too bad so far, no fall that I can remember š That said, I would not recommend riding under the influence, for many many many reasons, the least of all legal.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanzen Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Well ... I must admit that riding a MCM5 at night in Paris in empty streets after one or two drinks (no more ...) is something .... Well, its something ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circuitmage Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I hear it doesn't hurt as much if you are under the influence...until after the effects wear off. Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven D Wheeler Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I've 420 with my wheels since I started out. It has not affected me in balance or perceptual continuity. This works for me, and I do NOT recommend this for others. IMHO alcohol affects your motor skills which impairs the rider. I do not and have not ridden while drunk. Maybe 1 beer the most ever so far and that's not but messing about in front of my house. Coke though, cmon. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipsiain Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 I was at the annual Christmas works night out, ended up walking in on a couple of colleaguesĀ doing coke in the bathroom, it was a bit awkward. I was coerced into joining in (first and last experience). Didnāt notice any effects and continued the night as normal. At the end the night, i get dropped off at the hotel i had booked into but I wasnāt ready to call it a night. I figured I had my wheel in my carĀ so iād go for a quick spin and explore the area. It was a ride like no other. Not a good experience. Wobbles like nothing else I've experienced and I got lost.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Wesh Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Some of us already ride like weāre drunk šš weaving and swervingĀ all over the placeĀ Itās like that Jackie Chan movie, Drunken Master, anyone riding like that has got to be skilled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seage Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Unless theres an "a-cola" at the end of that, then no. Coke? Is this a movie? Thats some heavy hitting drugs. Riding anything while on "proper jail time" drugs is a terrible terrrrrrrrrrrrrible idea. Try to never do that ever again, lol.Ā That being said, i have ridden home after a few pints, although I sober up extremely fast. The beginning part of the ride was wonderful. Flowing and carefree. Second part i was totally sober, and was just like, ok, lets get home. No accidents. Balance wasnt compromised. 4am in a village, not a car, pedestrian or animal on the streets, so I was all alone to break my neck in safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelosh123 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 A slow ride in quiet neighborhoods, at night with the cool wind in your face, is always a good time. Be safe out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Many a group ride has included a stop for beer. But I wouldn't go so far as to say our riding ability was affected. Being in California, certain things have been smoked tooĀ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Beer šŗ makes you unbalanced and makes you want to weeee . Weed just chills you out and and enjoy the scenery go by ...coke i really dont know what that does to this day apart from keeping me up ________š ,,,,oooh my younger days ššĀ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā š Ā Did i just write that above ,,i must of been off mi titsšš Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblade Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I think just one beer kind of helps, maybe relax the nerves a bit, at least for a new rider (still don't have many miles under my belt...40?, family health issues last several months, not much opportunity to ride). Also tried after 2 (or so š¤Ā ) and then that seems like its starting to affect balance, but no mishaps for me.Ā That was just in/around the house not really near anyone though, minimal risk to property/others).Ā Alcohol and balancing on one wheel (or two wheels for that matter) in general doesn't seem like a real wise combo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Muysoms Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 No on drugs, alcohol on the other hand... I live in Belgium, we have awesome beer, do I need to say moreĀ The feeling is... On 4/22/2019 at 12:57 PM, Vanzen said: Well, its something ...ļ»æ Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinzler Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I've been drunk on my escooter. I dropped it twice... whilst stationary! The rest of the journey was pretty straightforward. I don't think there is anything wrong with having a drink and using an euc, escooter, bicycle or scooter. The key point here is *a drink* (or two). Getting tipsy is pushing your luck. Getting drunk is just stupid. Worth remembering that on the slopes in Europe you're actively encouraged to have some schnapps (like a alcoholic shot of spirit). The rationale being that it loosens you up making you less tense and rigid on your skis or snowboard. I do think there is a Ā truth in the 'dutch courage' but it's essential toĀ understandĀ your own level of 'loosened up' vs not in control. I have gone the other way with the apres/pre skiĀ and snowboarded with a hangover. The delay from mind to body ended up with me falling on ice and having a bruised hip. Never done it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Smoking weed and riding around in the woods is usually pretty damn fun. I don't like smoking weed and riding around town though. It makes me paranoid.Ā I don't like drinking really at all and all my good drugging days are over. So, I guess stoned in the woods is as far as I'm willing to take it.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Ain't we a naughty lot.Ā If nobody wants to confessĀ or just pure clean you can tell us about your younger naughty daysĀ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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